Sweet Pancakes

Sweet pancakes are a variation of the traditional pancake, usually served as a dessert or snack. Made with a simple batter of flour, milk, eggs, and sugar, these pancakes are fried in a skillet until golden and soft. The sweet flavor of the batter can be enhanced with vanilla, cocoa, or fruit.

In addition to being a quick and versatile treat, they can be customized to personal taste, making them a delicious option for different occasions, from breakfast to party desserts.

1 – Classic Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until smooth (don’t worry if there are a few lumps).
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with a bit of butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve with honey, fruit, or your preferred toppings!

2 – Banana Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 mashed ripe banana
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the milk, mashed banana, egg, and melted butter.
3. Combine the mixtures until smooth.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, greasing with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve with honey or banana slices.

3 – Chocolate Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Combine the mixtures until smooth. Add chocolate chips if desired.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, greasing with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve with chocolate sauce, fruit, or whipped cream.

4 – Apple Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 medium apple (peeled and diced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)

Instructions:

Prepare the Apple:

1. In a bowl, mix the diced apple with lemon juice (if using) and set aside.

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Mix the Wet Ingredients:

1. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.

Combine the Mixtures:

1. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until incorporated. Don’t worry about a few lumps.
2. Finally, add the apple pieces and gently fold them in.

Cook:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Serve:

Serve the pancakes hot with honey or extra apple slices on top.

5 – Other Fruit Pancake Options:

• Banana Pancakes: Use mashed banana in the batter, as in the previous recipes.
• Berry Pancakes: Add berries (such as strawberries or blueberries) to the batter.
• Peach Pancakes: Use fresh or canned peaches, chopped.

6 – Gluten-Free Oat Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour (you can make oat flour by blending rolled oats in a blender)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons oil (such as coconut or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

1. In a bowl, mix the oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Mix the Wet Ingredients:

1. In another bowl, beat the milk, egg, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Combine the Mixtures:

1. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. The batter may be thicker than traditional pancake batter.

Heat the Skillet:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with a bit of oil or butter.

Cook the Pancakes:

1. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Serve:

Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as fruit, honey, or yogurt.

Tips:

• You can add fruits, like banana or blueberries, to the batter before cooking.
• For an extra touch, add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

Did you enjoy these sweet pancake recipes? Tell us which one was your favorite!